Nitrofurantoin for Prevention of Bladder infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• fun...
• March 24, 2011

Nitrofurantoin "I took Macrobid for the second time in 10 years, told the doctor about how I am allergic to it, and he said, 'You will be fine.' Took 1 tablet Tuesday night, and for the next 5 hours, I was throwing up, passing out, and having diarrhea all at the same time. This is not for me."

• Gam...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 17, 2024

"I had recurrent UTIs - more so than most thanks to a bladder surgery I had at 2 years old. After numerous trips to the doctor and urgent care over the years, my doctor put me on this to use after intercourse. It’s been over a decade and it has served me well. Sometimes it upsets my stomach, gives me diarrhea at times but not often. It is worth it to me as I can’t take sulfa. I sometimes use D-mannose as well (more recently). I saw someone complain here in the reviews that those reviews this works for were discounting those that have had issues. I doubt that is the case. I am pretty sure we were asked to give our experience and not comment on others' experience. I can only give my experience and hope it helps. After all, you need a doctor to get this prescription and they will help determine what’s best for you. I truly wish it worked for everyone."

• Hal...
• September 6, 2016

"This drug has been such a savior for me. I had chronic UTI and got a horrendous bout every time I had intercourse. My urologist prescribed this to take 100 mg every time I have sexual contact, and I can say with such gratefulness that I have not had a UTI since (it's been about a year). It's so amazing to have that weight off my shoulders! No side effects at all, regardless of when I take it or if I've eaten."

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2015

Nitrofurantoin "Prescribed Macrobid after misdiagnosis. 2nd day, I was yellow, vomiting, dizzy, weak. Hospitalized at hospital emergencies. Took doctors one week to confirm Macrobid was the reason for my liver failure. Almost lost my life."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2017

"After visiting my consultant for nearly 18 months, I'd had a cystoscopy, dilation of the bladder, instillations of a drug to replenish the gag layer of my bladder (which didn't work, I just got more infections from this), horrendous flare-ups daily caused by sex, certain foods, and drinks. They put me on nitrofurantoin, one 50 mg tablet each night. I've been taking it for the last month, and I've not had any side effects or any flare-ups until yesterday when I ran out, and I've been in pain since. I cannot wait to pick up my new prescription, this tablet has truly been a godsend, and I feel like it's given me my life back."

• Anonymous
• February 9, 2010

"I would get bladder infections at least once a month for years. After seeing several doctors and taking medicine after medicine of broad-spectrum antibiotics, my bladder infections always seemed to return. I found my miracle drug, nitrofurantoin. I take one pill when I start to feel the slightest signs of a bladder infection. I have been on this pill for 4 years now and have not had a full-blown infection since. I see that a daily dose of one pill works as well, I might switch to this method."

• Zar...
• September 26, 2018

Nitrofurantoin "Just wanted to input to help others if they have any same side effects I had. I got prescribed Macrobid for a bladder infection. Took two doses, woke up the next day feeling awful, weird cloudy headache, couldn't think, felt so weak but still took my next dose. Then an hour later, I started to get very emotional and panicky and all of a sudden started to be sick around four times, I couldn't breathe properly because I began having a panic attack that sent my pulse to 119, blood pressure was raised, and lips and chest were numb. Honestly swear to God I was dying. I then called 111 because I was in such a state, and they called an ambulance. I was then checked over and given amoxicillin. Will never take again. No wonder it's black and yellow, that's a clear warning. Props to those that could survive it, I clearly am too much of a weakling to handle this insane, wasp-looking substance."

• emb...
• October 9, 2008

"I suffered for almost two years with what I thought were regularly occurring bladder infections and all that goes with them, going to our family physician for repeated treatment. Until I sought a second opinion and was told I actually had a benign condition called interstitial cystitis, which mimics all the symptoms of a bladder infection. For over a year now, after being prescribed Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin), the condition has been completely controlled through 1 capsule every morning. No more pain, no more symptoms. Feels like a miracle in a capsule to me."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2019

"POISON. I took nitrofurantoin for a stubborn bladder infection. This drug I felt was going to be the end for me. I now have liver damage and permanent tinnitus. If you're looking to have your life destroyed, this is the drug for you."

• Ban...
• July 5, 2016

"I was given this drug to prevent an infection because I passed a kidney stone. After taking 2 doses, I ended up in the ER and was admitted to the hospital for 3 days! I went to the ER because of a 103.1 fever along with severe shakes and disorientation, I passed out twice in the ER. I began feeling better the next day, but I had to stay the 3 days because of a rapid heartbeat. I am a very healthy 40-year-old female, but this drug really did a number on me. Will never take it again!"

• Lor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2018

Nitrofurantoin "Just because some of you don’t have any reactions to Macrobid doesn't mean the ones that do are lying. It’s real. I have suffered through the effects, and it is not pretty. You really feel extremely sick. Never again!"

• Sag...
• March 3, 2017

"I've taken two doses after my gallbladder surgery. The first one left my lips swollen and a bit numb. In about 1 hour, my face felt hot and looked flushed. I felt tingling in my legs. The second time I took it (which was today), after 1 hour, I felt my face really flushed again, and it was red. My chest broke out in a rash. Now I feel flu-like symptoms, and I have a slight fever. I feel aches all over. I'm calling my doctor on Monday to change antibiotics. I'm not taking this anymore."

• NoN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2016

"Effectively killed bacteria, but I had an extreme adverse reaction to the antibiotic-fever of 103.5, headache, body pains, sore red rash on calves. Adverse reaction developed after about 5 days of taking medication (the first time). Adverse reaction developed several hours after taking the first dose of medication the second time it was prescribed for me."

• Cla...
• July 7, 2016

"I took this med once before and had the same symptoms, so I don't think the first time was a fluke. After taking just one pill, within a few hours, I was nauseous to the point I could not lay down. My head started to hurt, and then within six hours, I had body aches all over. I also developed a cough, and it was hard to breathe. It has been over 14 hours, I am just now starting to feel a little better. This medicine is awful. Don't take it."

• Lee...
• October 8, 2017

Nitrofurantoin "Macrodantin was prescribed to me to prevent UTI. I only have to take one when needed. During one month, I got four fever attacks with chills, headaches, and muscle cramps. Very much like flu symptoms. It goes on for 2 days, then I am fine again. Eventually, I realized that it might be this medication since I took one on a Friday evening, and the next day when I woke up, I got these horrible symptoms again. I read about the side effects and realized that this might be the cause."

• Anonymous
• March 17, 2010

"Had UTIs for years until I started taking nitrofurantoin after the prescribed 7 days of a stronger antibiotic, and ever since, I have not had a UTI yet, and it's been working for quite some time with no side effects."

• Mst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2016

"It works great for the bladder infection, but the only thing... I itch like crazy in my hands first, then feet, my head... I was on them about 3 weeks. Call my Dr. She had to stop them. Short term was fine. But over 1 1/2 weeks is when the itching started. Never take them on an empty stomach."

• Sta...
• February 6, 2021

Nitrofurantoin "I had a hysterectomy a few years back when I was 38. I’m 40 now. I noticed a lot changed with my body after the hysterectomy, including constant UTIs after intercourse with my husband. This went on for months. I was on amoxicillin for so long, my body is now resistant. Urogyno decided to place me on Macrobid daily for 3 months at 100 mg once a day. I’ve been on it for the past 2 weeks. The good, I think it’s helping with prevention, which we all know having an infection is awful, so it does the job. I noticed it has increased my migraines. It has caused muscle aches, and my stomach feels more gassy and bloated than normal. I do get hot flashes and chills, not developed a fever. My throat is more dry, and I have a slight cough, but I have asthma and it’s winter here. I do feel nauseous without food. I will try this out for the duration of the 3 months and see if some of the side effects dissipate and make a conclusion on if the pros outweigh the cons at that time."

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2019

Nitrofurantoin "I was prescribed Macrobid 100 mg to take at night as a prophylactic from recurrent UTIs. I took it nightly for 15 days. On the 16th day, I had a horrible reaction: hives and itching from head to toe. Went to my internist and was given two antihistamines for 10 days. I was afraid it damaged my liver due to the itching. My internist ran a liver panel stat. Liver function perfect, feel better with the antihistamines and stopped Macrobid. I am not taking this toxic drug to prevent UTIs, not worth it. In my opinion, it may be okay for short-term use, but not as a preventative. I am surprised it took almost two weeks for my body to have an allergic reaction. Strange and scary."

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2019

Nitrofurantoin "I was prescribed Macrobid for recurrent UTIs and bladder infections. I’m supposed to be taking one a day for 3 months, then every other day. I’ve been on it about a month now, and for the last week I’ve been waking up every day with severe pain in the back of my neck that goes straight up into the middle of my head. And it is very painful. Now I have, out of nowhere, severe dry eyes. Never had that before. It feels like there is dirt in my eyes all the time. The abdominal pains started yesterday. After researching this drug, I realize that it’s most likely all from Macrobid. I stopped taking it 2 days ago, and I hope it gets out of my system soon."

• NIN...
• March 3, 2016

"I'm 11 weeks pregnant, got prescribed this medication for UTI, even though I don't have it. OK. So, took my first pill and felt the worst ever in my life. It's the worst drug I've ever taken, and I only took 1 pill instead of 2. There is no way I'm taking this drug for 7 days."

• b b...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2021

Nitrofurantoin "I took this drug for the first time for 1 day (2 pills). Heart pounding fast, had the chills, heavy chest, very dizzy and unsteady when standing. Had to go to bed. All night, had the worst headache I have ever had (haven't had headaches for years). Body ached, bad stomach ache, fever, had to throw up. Got no sleep. Never been sick like that. Refused to take it the next day (was prescribed 2 pills for 3 days). Awful drug - do not take. Have never had a problem with other antibiotics for urinary tract infections or prevention of."

• Dee...
• July 3, 2016

"Getting many recurring UTIs, so starting taking one a night for 4 months, and I've been perfect ever since! I did have mad itching with my hands, legs, and head, but I took some Piritin antihistamine for a few nights, and I never got the itch after! I'm afraid to stop taking this drug as it's been so amazing for me!"

• BET...
• October 5, 2020

"My poor mum has a fistula from bowel running into the bladder. She is elderly and needs nitrofurantoin, no more surgery to fix this due to her age. We hope to go onto a long-term dose at night, but I think the side effects are awful. She is so weak, nausea is awful, and on medication for the thrush, but this is the only antibiotic for the type of bacteria my mum has: UTI E. coli."

• sie...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2022

Nitrofurantoin "Macrobid has fundamentally improved my life! When I started becoming sexually active, I got a UTI 1-2 times a month and nearly got a kidney infection once. After years of constant visits to the doctor to get antibiotics, I finally asked for a preventative measure, and this has saved my life. While I've been on it, I have gotten 0 more UTIs. The only downside is that if you forget to take it, it's very noticeable. I can get UTI symptoms after a missed dose only a day or two later. DO NOT FORGET to take it! Otherwise, this medication has essentially worked perfectly for me with 0 side effects. I am beyond grateful to have gotten on preventative care and no longer have to worry about being in pain every week!"